Former Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate is close to reaching an agreement with Real Madrid, according to the Telegraph.
However, a move is dependent on the re-election of Florentino Perez as the club’s president.
Journalist Marcos Benito claims the Frenchman will sign a four-year deal with Madrid if the transfer is completed.
The 27-year-old is leaving Liverpool as a free agent after failing to reach an agreement for a contract extension.
He made 183 appearances across all competitions for the Reds, bagging seven goals and four assists.
Konate’s potential move to Madrid could help Alexander-Arnold
Konate’s potential move to Madrid will reunite him with former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold.
His arrival could help Alexander-Arnold rediscover his best form. The right-back struggled in his first season at Madrid, registering just five assists across all competitions.
The pair played crucial roles on the right side of the Reds’ defence during their stay at the club. They won five titles together with the Merseyside giants.
With Alexander-Arnold moving high up the pitch or inverting into the midfield to use his creativity, Konate used his brilliant one-on-one defending to cover the space left by him.
The duo could be deployed in a similar way if Konate eventually completes his move to Madrid.
The Los Blancos consider Alexander Arnold as their long-term first-choice right-back, a position that has been strengthened with the departure of Dani Carvajal as a free agent.
However, Madrid are still exploring the market for another right-footed full-back.
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